Record

Reference NumberREAD/350
TitleVulcanite Spray Introducer Cese
Date1875-1925
DescriptionRectangular faux leather-covered case with a front hook-shaped clasp and a hinged lid. When opened, the green velvet interior contains three broken pieces of rubber tubing and a vulcanite spray introducer, while a paper information sheet is attached to the lid, stating that it originally held a vulcanite spray introducer for applying sulphurous acid spray, along with directions for use.
Extent5 pieces (incomplete)
Dimensions190mm x 70mm x 165mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameInstrument Case
TermDrug Therapy -- Instrumentation
Patient Care -- instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4847Simpson; Alexander Russell (1835-1916); Sir; Physician and Professor of Midwifery1835-1916
DS/UK/5728Higginson; Alfred (1809-1884); surgeon1809-1884
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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